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Unlimited PTO: Wicked Popular Idea for 2025?
If I can squeeze any additional "Wicked" references into this article, I will. Just give me time. This week, I spoke with a friend whose...
michellealvis9
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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Hurrah For Time Off this Season?! Not For Everyone.
'TIS THE SEASON... For celebrating For lots of paid holiday time and PTO days added on to spend more time away from work and with loves...
michellealvis9
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Meeting with the Congressman to Talk About Death
Last week, I met with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) to discuss modifying FMLA to include Death as a 'Significant Life Event'. His...
michellealvis9
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Let's Talk About Not Talking About Politics At Work
"But if I just say this one thing about the candidate I like I know my colleague will swing the other way" NO "I am not going to verbally...
michellealvis9
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Oh, your child was BORN? Here's 12 weeks off... Oh, your child DIED? Here's 3 days off.....
BIRTH of a child emotional descriptions : Life altering Overwhelming Survival mode Liminal Emotional Terrifying Exhausting Perplexing...
michellealvis9
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Yes, Virginia, it's time....(to step down as President)
In the wake of the recent political news of President Biden's historic decision to step out of the race, it had me thinking of all that...
michellealvis9
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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"Wait...I CAN'T drink at work?"
Fact: The above was said by an employee being terminated at my client's workplace a few weeks ago. Fact: This person genuinely thought...
michellealvis9
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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“I HATE Peppermint Bark!” …And Other Great Gifts To Give Your Employees This Season
It’s true. My former boss from the Humane Society & SPCA is reading this today and I am sure he remembers me coming back into my office...
michellealvis9
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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"I Quit". FACT CHECK: Not a Capital Crime nor a Cardinal Sin
It’s true. I double checked both definitions. Quitting your job is not a Capital Crime nor a Cardinal Sin. One is punishable by death...
michellealvis9
Sep 24, 20234 min read
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Jumping to Conclusions and other Workplace Sports
I see it all the time. Managers think they have all the information. Employees think they have all the information. Then both parties...
michellealvis9
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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Terminate An Employee From The Car? Um, no.
CLIENT: “Can I call you from my car to talk about terminating an employee?” ME: “No, you cannot.” The reality is we are all very busy....
michellealvis9
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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I'M SORRY, DID I ROLL MY EYES OUT LOUD? Racial Harassment in 2023?
As I scrolled through my LinkedIn feed this morning, I did not see one, but two different posts about recent settlements from two...
michellealvis9
May 17, 20232 min read
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You Have The Right To Remain Kind
Permission granted to everyone in the workplace. In case no one has told you, you 100% always have the right remain kind at work. If I...
michellealvis9
Apr 13, 20235 min read
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Break The Cycle: When Pay Transparency Laws Create Pay Compression & Pay Equity Issues
Hurrah for Pay Transparency laws, right? No more issues for employers or employees around compensation anymore, right? It's all out in...
michellealvis9
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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Alvis People Solutions Welcomes Eliza Paul to the Team
https://www.alvispeoplesolutions.com/about Alvis People Solutions, LLC. is pleased to welcome Senior HR Consultant Eliza Paul to the...
michellealvis9
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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How Dare You Grieve The Death Of Your Colleague!
I had a conversation with a close friend yesterday about a recent death of a colleague of hers and how her employer handled the death of...

Michelle Alvis
Jan 15, 20234 min read
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The Turn of the Calendar & What Employers Should Know
We cannot stop it. We cannot control it. We love it and we hate it. With uncontrollable Father Time dictating it for all of us,...
michellealvis9
Dec 5, 20225 min read
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Let's Face It, Not Everyone Is THAT Flexible
Who can do the splits? Is anyone that flexible anymore? I used to be able to, but now those splits look more like the leaning tower of...
michellealvis9
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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2022 HR Strategy...Where Do Nonprofits and Small Businesses Even Start?
With all the disruption in the workplace the last two years, a lot of my clients are asking about their strategic HR planning for 2022. ...
michellealvis9
Sep 28, 20214 min read
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The Great Resignation
https://www.orgchartpro.com.au/the-great-resignation/ Alvis People Solutions, LLC. was mentioned in this excellent article that talks...
michellealvis9
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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